Cynthia See and Junior Tesoro in
Maui’s Kite, an upcoming play at
Honolulu Theatre for Youth on Oahu.
While Mother Nature’s artistic flair made Oahu one of the most
visually stunning places on Earth, the island’s Arts With Aloha
program continues to reveal that there’s much more to this
beautiful destination than meets the sightseeing eye.
An enthusiastic consortium of 18 visual, historical and
performing-arts organizations, Arts With Aloha appeals to cultural
enthusiasts of all ages by exposing an island steeped in history
and enriched by the arts. Among Oahu’s treasures are the oldest
symphony west of the Rockies, the only royal palace on U.S. soil
and one of the top 10 collections of Asian art not to mention the
Bishop Museum’s unrivaled collection of rare Hawaiian cultural
artifacts.
“The soul of any community is found in its songs, dances,
artworks and history,” said Charlie Aldinger, Bishop Museum
spokesperson. “Sharing experiences with our visitors is central to
greater cultural understanding.”
The following calendar of events highlights Arts With Aloha
programs considered especially family friendly.
808-532-8713
www.artswithaloha.com
| CALENDAR OF EVENTS Bishop Museum
www.bishopmuseum.org The Sky Tonight: J. Watumull Planetarium, first Friday
of the month, from April 4:
View Hawaii’s skies Grow Hawaiian Festival, April 26:
Meet Hawaiian artisans, scientists and more Native Hawaiian Arts Market and Festival, May
3-4:
Discover the work of dozens of native artists Whales: Wonders of the Ocean, May 17-Sept.
21:
Life-sized robotic whales illustrate origins, behavior and
more Moonlight Mele, June 19 and Aug. 14:
Enjoy Hawaiian music under the stars Hawaii State Art Museum
www.hawaii.gov/sfca Keiki Day, every second Saturday of the month, from May
10:
Hawaiian arts, crafts, hula, music and food Diamond Head Theatre
www.diamondheadtheatre.com The Wizard of Oz
July 11-27 Mission Houses Museum
www.missionhouses.org Playthings: Toys and Games, through April
12:
Over 200 items from the museum’s collection of 19th-century
artifacts Title Goes here
Historic Missionary Houses Tour, every Tues.-Sat.: View preserved
artifacts used by Hawaii’s first missionaries Honolulu Theatre for Youth
www.htyweb.org Maui’s Kite, March 29:
The story of how the Hawaiian kite was invented |
